a damsel in distress

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a damsel in distress — idiom

1. A humorous or old-fashioned expression for a young woman who needs to be rescued

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Definition

A humorous or old-fashioned expression for a young woman who needs to be rescued from a difficult or dangerous situation.

Example

In the old film, the knight saves a damsel in distress from a tall tower.

Defne laughed at herself for playing the role of a damsel in distress when she could not open the jar.